With growing concerns over global warming, greenhouse gases and depleting ozone levels, discerning consumers in the region have become more environmentally aware, as have contractors and developers who are beginning to incorporate eco-friendly options into residential apartments and villas in the Gulf.

‘Green trends in kitchen and baths are gaining popularity in the region, as manufacturers are making the green migration,’ said Eckhard Pruy, CEO of Epoc Messe Frankfurt, organizers of ISH Kitchen and Bath Middle East, the region’s leading design showcase and conference for kitchens and bathrooms

He noted that eco friendly designs are practical and help consumers save financially through energy conserving appliances without losing any creature comforts.
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New York-based interior designer Joanne de Guardiola mixed organic elements with contemporary home furnishings to create this eclectic, modern-day loft space. De Guardiola’s creation was part of the AD 100 Pavilion’s centerpiece showcase at the Architectural Digest Home Design Show, held March 6-9 at New York City’s Pier 94. Read more…

Bringing design savvy consumers and professional designers in the UAE greater access to high-end furniture, Al Shamsi Enterprises, announced the launch of its new exclusive fashionable furniture showroom - designers hub which is a division of Al Shamsi Enterprises.

Centrally located on Oud Mehta, Dubai, the new showroom, which houses one of the most extensive collections of exclusive furniture and accessories in the emirate, also brings together some of the most reputed prestigious brands Knoll International (USA), Cassina (Italy), Thonet (Germany), Edra (Italy), ClassiCon (Germany), Grupo Permasa (Spain) and Hacker Kitchen (Germany).

Recent addition to designers hub global brands portfolio are Album lighting from Italy and Meta beds and sofa beds from Italy. designers hub also opened its full operation in Abu Dhabi earlier this year.
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The Greenplay collection promotes interactive learning for kids and a healthy environment for everyone. Crawling soon to a playroom near you, the adorable and LEED-approved Caterpillar activity bench is constructed of postconsumer recycled plastic, Forest Stewardship Council-certified plywood, and a water-based coating free of volatile organic compounds. The critter measures 6½ feet long by 23½ inches wide by 17¼ inches high. 1240 North Homan Avenue

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